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Chile can prove they're best in the world: Vidal 01 Jul 2017 - 02:42 pm
Chile's midfielder Arturo Vidal smiles during a press conference at Krestovsky Stadium in Saint Petersburg on July 1, 2017, the eve of Chile's 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup final match against Germany. (AFP / Mladen ANTONOV)
Football star Messi weds childhood sweetheart 01 Jul 2017 - 09:45 am
Argentine football star Lionel Messi and bride Antonella Roccuzzo pose for photographers just after their wedding at the City Centre Complex in Rosario, Santa Fe province, Argentina on June 30, 2017. AFP / EITAN ABRAMOVICH
Absent stars toast Germany's Confed Cup success 30 Jun 2017 - 07:46 pm
Players of Germany celebrate a score during match the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 between Germany and Mexico in Sochi, Russia on June 29, 2017. ( Artur Lebedev - Anadolu Agency )
Football, showbiz stars gather for Messi's wedding 30 Jun 2017 - 10:08 am
Workers do maintenance to traffic lights in front of the venue, where Barcelona's football star Lionel Messi of Argentina and Antonella Roccuzzo will get married on June 30 in Rosario, Santa Fe province, Argentina on June 28, 2017. AFP / EITAN ABRAMOVICH
Two-star Goretzka puts Germany in final 30 Jun 2017 - 12:34 am
Germany’s Leon Goretzka scores their second goal against Mexico  during the FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017 - second semi final played at Fisht Stadium in Sochi, Russia yesterday.
Football, showbiz stars set for Messi's wedding 29 Jun 2017 - 11:42 pm
Barcelona legend and Al Sadd captain  Xavi Hernandez (centre) and Charles Pujol (right) arrive at Rosario's Airport, Santa Fe Province, Argentina yesterday to attend the wedding of Argentine football star and player of Spanish Barcelona, Lionel Messi.
Gomis signs for Galatasaray from Swansea 29 Jun 2017 - 10:25 pm
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Ronaldo exits Confed Cup to meet newborn twins 29 Jun 2017 - 12:31 pm
Portugal's forward Cristiano Ronaldo heads the ball during the 2017 Confederations Cup semi-final football match between Portugal and Chile at the Kazan Arena in Kazan on June 28, 2017. AFP / Yuri CORTEZ
Mexico wary of Germany's young guns 29 Jun 2017 - 12:35 am
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Russians hit by fresh doping allegations 29 Jun 2017 - 12:35 am
Russia's midfielder Denis Glushakov celebrates after scoring a goal against New Zealand in their Confederations Cup match at the Krestovsky Stadium in Saint-Petersburg,  in this June 18 file picture.
History against Mexico but Germany remain on guard 29 Jun 2017 - 12:35 am
Germany's defender Marvin Plattenhardt (centre) attends a training session with team-mates in Sochi yesterday, on the eve of their 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup football semi-final match against  Mexico.
Bravo the hero as Chile reach final 29 Jun 2017 - 12:35 am
Chile’s goalkeeper Claudio Bravo saves a shot from Portugal’s Ricardo Quaresma during the penalty shootout of FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017 - semi final yesterday. Chile reached the final with a 3-0 win.
Messi's star-studded Argentine wedding: what we know 28 Jun 2017 - 04:42 pm
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Nearly half a million fans bring delight in FIFA and Russian camps 28 Jun 2017 - 12:18 am
2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Local Organising Committee CEO Alexey Sorokin (right) and FIFA Chief Competitions and Events Officer Colin Smith attend the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 press conference at the Saint Petersburg Stadium in Saint Petersburg on Mon
VAR a step in the right direction: FIFA official 28 Jun 2017 - 12:18 am
Massimo Busacca, FIFA Head of Refereeing, during a press conference at Saint Petersburg Stadium on Monday.
Chile aim to clear Portugal hurdle with eye on final 28 Jun 2017 - 12:18 am
Chile's forward Arturo Vidal (centre) attends a training session with team-mates at the Central Stadium yesterday in Kazan on the eve of their 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup football semi-final match against Portugal.
Crystal Palace appoint Frank de Boer as new manager 26 Jun 2017 - 04:24 pm
New Crystal Palace manager Frank de Boer during the press conference. (Reuters/Andrew Boyers)
Portugal could go all the way, says Hudson 26 Jun 2017 - 12:39 pm
New Zealand's English coach Anthony Hudson reacts during the 2017 Confederations Cup group A football match between New Zealand and Portugal at the Saint Petersburg Stadium in Saint Petersburg on June 24, 2017. (AFP / Mladen ANTONOV)